Surviving As The Protagonist

Chapter 89: The Last Request

His one hand was now raised to call out to several maids and ask for his help to help himself rise up so that he could lean against the wall of his bed.

“Baginda.. you just lie down.” Lucy who feels bad, Callius who looks weak now forced himself to sit down in order to speak well to him.

But the King seems reluctant to comply with the request of his future son-in-law, “It seems that our conversation will be longer than you imagine. So, I want to have a comfortable conversation with my future daughter-in-law for the last time.” his word that now leaves a restlessness in his heart.

I could not deny his words or requests, but all I did was obey his words...

At first glance, he looked pensive for a long time, but his pursed lips now lifted to say, ”Alright, I have no problem.” with a friendly smile to him.

But it seems like something is left behind, “If so, I will give one small gift to His Majesty Sire.” he said with a fingers raised suddenly.

Along with a flick of his finger pointing at Callius, golden magic now appeared around his body and permeated the surface of his skin. Callius' reaction seemed normal, but for some reason now he felt lighter and less painful than before.

It is indeed a healing magic that can only ease the level of pain for a while..

But even what I did was simple..

At least. I can grant one of his requests who wants to talk comfortably right now.

Although his attitude is simple, but His Majesty still smiles while saying “Thank you.” to him, and the reply inexplicably made him a little happy because he had not heard the word thank you from others for a long time.

But why did this warming atmosphere suddenly turn cold and silent like this? Moreover, this started since Callius' gaze when he looked at him had turned out to be as unusual. Actually he doesn't think badly like that. But somehow he suddenly thought of one thing..

Sire... does not intend to leave a will that is difficult for me, right?

But. with a weak tone of speech, the old man now spoke while displaying his nanaranya smile, on the sidelines— he pinned some of his last requests that seemed a little piercing in his heart.

That is..

“My time. As my final form of play to my future son-in-law.. I.. want to leave my Son to you.” his door that now makes the woman speechless embrace her silence.

“Ah.. The Crown Prince is already big. You do not need to leave it to me.” Lucy's response looks confused.

“It is not so.. I ask. want in any condition and situation, never leave my Son.” his request which for him is not a request, but an order.

“Itu—” He doesn't know what to react like. It's just, it looks like Lucy never had the intention to completely abandon her. Did the news of this estrangement reach the King's ears and now make his feelings worry?

“I will never leave him.” he replied without a second thought, moreover.Everything he has done all this time would have been a waste if Lucy had chosen a way to leave the palace.

“Despite being reborn. You will probably still love this land. But— after seeing the figure of my Son who is very similar to your lover, then saw the change in his attitude since the death of your brother.. Lady must have felt very sick. although before.My eyes and ears heard that your relationship has become tighter.” she explained with a pushy feeling, both hands are now raised to hold her fingers.

“My son, just likes my son-in-law a.” he said without any doubt at all on his face.

What was..he was talking about the matter regarding Cesarre, and.. changed his attitude when Sheyra suddenly appeared and disturbed me?

I think that issue has been resolved with us appearing in the public with a good image..

But— it seems that the King was afraid that I would feel hurt when his Son, who was the reincarnation of Cesarre, turned away from me because of Sheyra's appearance..

But..

“I know. For that matter, your Majesty need not worry. Because all the misunderstandings have been completed.” he said accompanied by a small smile.

I'm more hurt if I see my past that always unfolds in my dreams..

And what makes me more hurt..

It was Cesarre's face that looked flat upon witnessing the event..

Hence, I was afraid of my first love.

“It's completely unnatural. No way, the man who always whines asking to cancel his engagement for the sake of Lady, suddenly turned to a woman who had just appeared in the upper class association.” as he felt there was something very suspicious.

Callius also suspects the involvement of magic between Sheyra and Reygan?

“Against that, I feel that the Lady who poisoned you is a witch. But there's no significant evidence, then, of your brother's death and some of the tragedies that always threaten your life. I came to understand after seeing the painting, he wanted your life. Because you are Lucia, and he who hates you is a figure of darkness that brings misfortune.” Callius said with a serious look.

It— apparently he knows a lot of things huh..

but there is no solid evidence to follow his sentence..

“I.. understand. I knew all of those facts I had understood after getting a resurrection. He does not need to think about it, I hope he always maintain health, rest and take medication regularly. You really love your people right.” instead who seem reluctant to discuss the issue.

To him, it was a bit stifling.

“Sure as a King will love his people, but it seems that my age is not so able to hold a great throne like this, than that— forgive me.” he said suddenly, he said, netra the girl looked wide-eyed as Callius said an apology to her.

There was nothing that required him to apologize to Lucy, but why..

“Baginda, you don't have to apologize!” it was a cry that felt bad to hear it.

“I apologize for keeping you locked up in the palace, ever since Lady rebelled with the desire to call off this engagement. I took action to make a blood covenant with your father, in order to protect you from the threat of the dark wizard who always targets your life.” Callius honest to him.

Lucy let out a little sigh, she now only smiled faintly at him. So everything he did was to protect her, even though it was confined to the palace. Then if this incident is the same as his previous life, what actually happened? What makes the King die then the appointment of the new King and Queen begins with the end of the drag of his figure on the overflowing fire?

It's still a mystery..

The conversation ended with Lucy saying “It's okay.” then according to her request, Lucy said she promised never to leave Reygan under any circumstances and remained devoted to the kingdom until the end of her life. Callius also said he loved his long-dead Queen and finally smiled with relief because soon he would be leaving to meet her.

His son whom he grew up lovingly was entrusted to the son-in-law he loved as well, a small memory also appeared. Since childhood, Callius loved Lucy as his own daughter.

Up to 5 days had passed by bringing news of grief that could not be avoided anymore, all this time behind the pain that he always endured. The sobs of crying are now being heard under the funeral which is greeted by a warm spring, what a peaceful death.

Various nobles in black clothes now put white roses as a form of respect and defense for the deceased King, Reygan with his flat gaze only kept silent accompanied by Queen Riana who was sobbing with the other two concubines who seemed to have no intention of holding back their sobs.

The other two Princesses who got news of his father's death are now sailing on a boat to come home and visit him, he said, then one person who stayed close to Reygan seemed confused because he did not know what to express. She is Lucy, or Lucia, who is depicted with a cold look on her face in every painting.